Track record: The firm’s partners have been involved in numerous arbitration proceedings (administrated by CEPANI, ICC, UNICITRAL and ad hoc) both as counsel and arbitrators for both private companies and public bodies. The firm has extensive experience in complex civil and commercial litigation, developing ADR with a pioneer’s approach in order to promote the culture of mediation in the market.

Team & differentiation: Marc Dal is member of board of directors of CEPANI and a former joint chairman of CEPANI 40, while Patrick De Wolf is recognized for his deep knowledge of the African market and OHADA law. Both are often appointed as arbitrators. Patrick Van Leynseele and Fabian Tchékémian are both mediation experts. The firm has offices in Brussels and Kinshasa.

Track record: The niche firm has a strong specialization in arbitration and business law. It represented a leading French air cargo group in an ICC arbitration procedure concerning the dismissal of the manager of an affiliated company and the breach of a no-compete commitment. The partners have been involved in more than hundred arbitration proceedings and are, in parallel, very active as arbitrators.

Team & differentiation: Both founding partners have extensive experience in the arbitration field and are highly respected practitioners in the market. Jena-François Tossens is member of the ICC’s arbitration committee and teaches national and international arbitration at Université Catholique de Louvain. Sophie Goldman is co-chair if Capani 40, which provides a forum for young people interested in arbitration.